The time trial dates for this year have been set, providing some motivation to keep the training up through the winter. As last year, there are three different couses. The standard route is an undulating 10 miler from Cockermouth school to Dubwath and back. The ‘Higham Hilly’ route returns to Cockermouth via Higham Hill, adding … Continue reading Time Trials 2024
Reliability Ride 2024
The Derwent Valley Reliability Ride is back for 2024! Start the season with a great ride out through quiet lanes of West Cumbria to test your legs after winter. Sunday 24th March 2024, first start at 9.15 am. The route is an undulating 66 miles (106 km) starting and finishing at Embleton Village Hall, Embleton, … Continue reading Reliability Ride 2024
Cyclocross in Storm Ciara
Three DVCC riders braved a storm to take part in the Hoddom Dirt crit cyclocross race hosted by Annan Youth Cycling Club. Despite gales, rain, plenty of mud and a few tumbles, a good day out was had by all and Dan Braund took a very respectable 7th place in the Open Men's race
2022 DVCC time trials
The dates for the 2022 time trials from Cockermouth school are as follows: 26th May 9th June 23rd June 7th July 21st July 4th August 18th August If the 10 mile course from Cockermouth to Dubwath and back wasn't enough of a lung buster for you, two new events have been added to the calendar. … Continue reading 2022 DVCC time trials
2019 Time Trial Dates
This year the time trials will be held on Thursdays: May 23rd May 30th June 13th June 27th July 11th July 25th August 8th August 15th From Cockermouth school, first rider off at 7.01 pm
The Keswick Bikes Allerdale Bike Challenge 2019
The 2019 Keswick Bikes Allerdale Bike Challenge is a series of five events. These events are a fun and challenging way of exploring the quieter lanes of Allerdale. The challenge for each rider or group is to decide how many of the checkpoints on the map they can visit in the two hour time limit. … Continue reading The Keswick Bikes Allerdale Bike Challenge 2019
DVCC in Gran Canaria, 2019
February saw a few of our members braving sunshine, warm temperatures, long draggy climbs, local cafe stops and extensive rehydration in one of our favourite winter destinations. The trip also doubled up as a prolonged birthday celebration for the club social secretary, the shy, retiring and uncontroversial Helene Williamson, who managed to raise a smile … Continue reading DVCC in Gran Canaria, 2019
Reliability Ride
Join Derwent Valley Cycling club for a undulating 65 mile ride through quiet lanes of West Cumbria. This non-competitive ride is a great training opportunity or a way to meet fellow cyclists in the area. Sunday 7th April, registration & sign-in 8.45 am to 9.15 am, first start at 9.30 am. Starts and Finishes at … Continue reading Reliability Ride
Lakes & Dales Loop 2018
The weekend of 30th June & 1st July saw the cycling club undertaking the Lakes & Dales  Loop. It all started when one of our members floated the idea of  doing it in a day. For some reason 196 lumpy miles in a day didn’t generate a lot of interest, but a two day ride … Continue reading Lakes & Dales Loop 2018
Experiences of a new DVCC member
Most of us would agree that cycling in a group is more enjoyable and improves performance faster than cycling alone. But joining a cycling club can be quite daunting, particularly if you’re fairly new to the sport and perhaps more so if you’re female, as a lot of cycling clubs are male dominated. Having recently … Continue reading Experiences of a new DVCC member
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